# SMS Templates vs EffectMe

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SMS Templates at 97% against EffectMe's 7%. SMS Templates also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). EffectMe's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 10.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EffectMe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. SMS Templates asks for nothing beyond the download.

SMS Templates holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Templates has 1.3K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of SMS Templates's written reviews are positive against 7% of EffectMe's.

SMS Templates ships an update every 4 months, EffectMe every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Templates | EffectMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-templates-text-messages/id590361993/reviews)** | [1.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effectme-effect-your-messages/id1397110317/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **97.4% of reviews** | 6.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Tsopanakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/471022214) | [Dakyuz Yazilim Ticaret Limited Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030310836) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Templates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-templates-text-messages/id590361993)

Quickly create and send frequently used text messages with custom templates. Organize your messages, manage recipients, and send texts directly from the app. A widget provides instant access to your templates.

**Highlights:** Create custom SMS templates, Save title, message, and phone numbers, Edit, reorder, and delete templates, Send messages from within the app, Widget for quick access, iCloud sync across devices, Manage multiple recipients

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Saves time
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful for business
- 👍 Efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't edit templates
- 💡 Add ability to send to multiple numbers
- 💡 Add ability to add photos
- 💡 Add folder options for organization

**Reported bugs**

- Can't create new messages after iOS update

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit existing templates
- Add ability to send to multiple numbers at once
- Add ability to attach photos to templates
- Add folder options to organize templates


### EffectMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effectme-effect-your-messages/id1397110317)

Enhance your messages with dynamic animations and effects. Transform your chats into shareable videos with a variety of visual styles. Offers cloud archiving and message backup with premium membership.

**Highlights:** Animate messages with various effects, Convert chats to shareable videos, Cloud archiving service, Message backup, Auto-renewable premium membership

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $29.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Templates free?

SMS Templates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EffectMe free?

EffectMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SMS Templates or EffectMe?

SMS Templates is rated higher. SMS Templates averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while EffectMe averages 1.3 from 27 ratings.

### Do SMS Templates or EffectMe have ads?

Neither SMS Templates nor EffectMe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Templates or EffectMe?

SMS Templates ships an update every 4 months, and EffectMe every 3 days. Most recently, SMS Templates was updated on November 1, 2026 and EffectMe on November 2, 2026.

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